obituaries

Aug 8, 2019

Norma F. Wilson, age 76, of Portage passed away Thursday August 8, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  Norma was born September 29, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio to Herman and Marjorie (Inman) Newcomb.  Norma worked as a teacher's aide for the Portage School System.  Norma graduated from Lew Wallace High School and was a member of the Portage...

Aug 8, 2019

Barbara J. Thompson "Bobbie", age 85, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born on September 6, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Earle and Gladys Carter. Bobbie was a 1950 graduate of Hobart High School. She was also a dedicated member of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church. She will always be remembered by those who...

Aug 6, 2019

Brian James Greenfield, age 56, of North Judson passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019 at the Symphony of Dyer Healthcare Center.  Brian was born November 18, 1962 in Evergreen Park, IL to William and Betty (Granberg) Greenfield.  He worked as a Cement Finisher prior to his retirement for medical reasons.  Brian enjoyed fishing on Bass Lake and meat raffles....

Aug 6, 2019

Lowell Keith Hostettler, age 71, of Portage passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  Keith was born August 10, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Lowell O. and Ruth (nee Vanhouten) Hostettler.  He retired from Wise Way where he was a meat cutter.  He was a lifetime member of Real Life Community Church in Portage and a past member...

Aug 5, 2019

MARIANNE QUILLEN, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.  She was born on September 18, 1946 in Valparaiso, Indiana.  She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Jerry Quillen. Private services were held. Rees Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Aug 4, 2019

Sandra L.(Sandy) Meitzler, age 80, of Lake Station passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on November 8, 1938 to the late Hurshel and Beatrice (nee Morse) Sullivan. She retired from H&R Block with more than 25 years of service. Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She had a passion...

Aug 4, 2019

David E. Foster, age eighty, of Valparaiso and formerly of Portage passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at his home.  David was born September 21, 1938 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Flickinger) Foster.  He worked for the Indiana Tollway for forty years as an Electrical Maintenance Worker.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather....

Aug 4, 2019

Helen Marie Atwater, age 73, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1945 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to the late Paul and Rita Robinson. She will always be remembered as a loving , hard working woman.

Helen is survived by her sons, Jason Atwater of Valparaiso, Jonathan Atwater of Orlando, Florida; granddaughter, Kaitlyn...

Aug 3, 2019

VIRGINIA C. "SAMMY" SEELEY, age 93, of Grand Haven, MI, formerly of Hobart, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, August 3, 2019.  She was born in Lawrence County, IL on March 22, 1926 to the late Calvin and Fannie Nuttall.  Virginia worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Thomas Magnetti until her retirement.  She was a faithful member...

Aug 2, 2019

Gabrielle (Gabi) Higgins, age 74, of Gary, Indiana, born on February 14, 1945 in Budapest, Hungary, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. Gabi was preceded in her death by her parents Joseph Tabory (Hungary) and Gabrielle Papp (Germany), her husband of 46 years, Jimmy Higgins, and 2 sons, James and Jimmy. She is survived by siblings Irene Zimmerman and...

Aug 2, 2019

Mary U. Dreiser, age 98, of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born on May 16, 1921 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Joseph and Olivia Perreaux. She was a 1939 graduate of Lew Wallace High School. Mary was employed for over 27 years as a sales representative for Sears & Roebuck, where she sold...

Aug 1, 2019

Margaret B. George, age 91, of Crown Point/LOFS passed away Thursday August 1, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Valparaiso.  Margaret was born April 19, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Martin and Margaretha (Maichel) Heinz.  She graduated from Waller High School in the Lincoln Park section of Chicago and then she attended UCLA.  She was a...

Aug 1, 2019

Donna L. Hunt (nee Boulden), age 75, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born on February 15, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert and Loretta Boulden. Raised on the Southside of Chicago, she was a 1962 graduate of Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois and then attended Thornton Community College. She married Davey...

Jul 31, 2019

Dennis L. Carr, age 78, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019.  Dennis was born December 25, 1940 in Pueblo, Colorado to the late Thomas and Frances (Ladd) Carr.  He retired from Illinois Medicar where he was a driver.  He was a member of Faith Mission Church in Portage. Dennis was a former rider with the Spirit...

Jul 31, 2019

Dorothy Hall, age 91 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  She was born on February 26, 1928 to the late Matthew and Agnes Watson.  Dorothy and her first husband owned and operated Courtney's Barber Shop in Hobart for many years.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, and walking.

She is survived by one sister, Eleanor...

Jul 30, 2019

CAROLE ANN PITLOW, age 75, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019, with her son by her side.  She was born on January 21, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Helen Mioduski.  Carole worked as a payroll clerk for the City of Hobart until her retirement in 2007, and prior to that worked as...

Jul 29, 2019

Sharon K. Rushing, age 77, of Portage passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.  She was born on January 31, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to Edward and Wilma (nee DeVaney) Cornwell.  She worked at County Line Orchard in Hobart and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Portage.  Sharon will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Jul 27, 2019

Patricia L. Fahey (nee Erwin), age 72, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born on September 25, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to the late Russell and Helen Erwin. She was a 1964 graduate of Hobart High School. On September 10, 1966, she married Richard Fahey at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart.  Trish retired from...

Jul 25, 2019

Daniel L. Keleman, age 24, of Portage, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1995 in Hobart to Douglas and Annissa Keleman. Dan loved music, liked to play video games and was a huge movie buff. He could tell you anything about any movie. He was also an avid Green Bay Packers...

Jul 25, 2019

Michael Robert Haburjak, age 87 a longtime Portage resident passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019.  He was born on December 8, 1931 to the late Michael and Kathleen Haburjak.  He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Mike retired from U.S. Steel with 38 years of service.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...